18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 223

Seeing her silence, Mark hurriedly explained, "The rescue team is voluntary, and we won't force anyone."

Stella pondered, "60-degree heat, even with proper protection, a normal person can't stand in the sun for more than two hours, Mark, how are you planning to organize and arrange this rescue operation?"

"We will operate on a volunteer basis. We have to protect ourselves while saving others. We'll carry sunshades and take breaks when we need to. Can't push ourselves too hard."

Mark already had a plan, "Those we rescue can be taken to the temporary shelters arranged by the city."

Stella was surprised. She hadn't expected his arrangements to be so rational and clear-headed.

"For those who are willing to participate, one person per family is enough, I wouldn't recommend more. After all, we can't deplete Eastwood Eden's patrol team."

There was also the unfortunate news that the well in the neighborhood had collapsed. The well, which had been expertly dug by an old hand, wasn't too severely damaged, but they couldn't risk fixing it until they were sure the aftershocks were over. So, everyone would have to conserve their water supply.

Luckily, Mark had reminded everyone to be careful with their water usage and had managed to secure a supply of water purification tablets.

They had been traded with sweet potatoes from each household, so everyone had some. Though not in abundance, they would suffice for a few days.

Stella spoke gently, "Mark, your proposal is very good. Jasper and I will check on our home first and will get back to you later."

Mark hesitated, "Actually, I have a favor to ask."

"Go ahead."

Mark's gaze fell on Cooper, "If you guys are willing to participate, could you perhaps bring Cooper along?"

Stella frowned slightly.

many survivors buried under rubble, but we don't know the real situation. It's not only time-consuming but also lacks direction, which could cause us to miss

"Luna will also participate, only in search,

rations to feed dogs certainly treated them

nodded, "Okay,

further ado, the trio and Cooper returned to Building 5. They didn't rush

resilient, with no visible cracks even after a strong earthquake, unlike Building 4 next door which had a

inside, which needed to be reinforced. Unit 401 was tidy and

treat to distract them, allowing Stella to

apartment, leaving the easy tasks to Cooper and Rosie and tackling the tougher ones like curtains and air

a meal of spicy fish, braised pork, steamed meatballs, and some juice. While enjoying

meal, they had two plates of frozen watermelon, which

with Jasper, "I won't join the rescue

her. If not for her fighting back, she wouldn't have been

decide to go, I hope that while you're saving

her thoughts on Jasper. They could be together if they loved each other and separate if they didn't. But she hoped that he

from his past life, but his mentality wasn't easy to change. Even though he no longer wore the uniform, his kindness never disappeared; he

Stella into his arms, "Stella, I want to participate, but no matter what, you and Rosie are always the most important to

"Woof!"

"Yes, and Cooper too."

to the dog. "Cooper, do you want to join Jasper in the rescue

them as if

that Jasper and Cooper were going to join, Mark was thrilled, "You guys rest up. We can probably muster about 20 people. We'll leave at dusk. Remember to bring protective gear. It's hot and you'll sweat a lot. Be sure to replenish your energy with

didn't participate, she still prepared for it. She added a bit of salt to the cold water, specifically steamed some hardy

his ear, "What, you want to eat meat in

Stella to instruct, and she only told him, "Take care of Cooper, and don't let him

anti-cut suit to prevent accidental injuries. Then, she